BRIEF

Policy Summary

As a member of the University of California community, Berkeley Lab is subject to and strives to achieve the ethical values and standards set forth by the University. All members of the Berkeley Lab community are expected to conduct their work with integrity, accountability, excellence and respect. This policy summarizes the elements of these standards of ethical conduct.

Who Should Read This Policy

All persons who work at or visit Berkeley Lab

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Contact Information

Research and Institutional Integrity Office (RIIO)

POLICY

A. Purpose

As a member of the University of California community, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is subject to and strives to achieve the ethical values and standards set forth by the University. This policy summarizes the elements of these standards of ethical conduct.

B. Persons Affected

All persons who work at or visit Berkeley Lab

C. Exceptions

None

D. Policy Statement

As a member of the University of California community, Berkeley Lab is subject to and strives to achieve the ethical values and standards set forth by the University. The University's Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct may be found in detail here.

The Statement of Ethical Values is:
"Members of the University of California community are committed to the highest ethical standards in furtherance of our mission of teaching, research and public service. We recognize that we hold the University in trust for the people of the State of California. Our policies, procedures, and standards provide guidance for application of the ethical values stated below in our daily life and work as members of this community.

We are committed to:

• Integrity. We will conduct ourselves with integrity in our dealings with and on behalf of the University.
• Excellence. We will conscientiously strive for excellence in our work.
• Accountability. We will be accountable as individuals and as members of this community for our ethical conduct and for compliance with applicable laws and University policies and directives.
• Respect. We will respect the rights and dignity of others."

The University's Standards of Ethical Conduct apply to members of the Berkeley Lab community. These set forth a statement of belief in ethical, legal, and professional behavior in all dealings inside and outside the Laboratory and University. The twelve elements are:

1. Fair Dealing
2. Individual Responsibility and Accountability
3. Respect for Others
4. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations
5. Compliance with Applicable University Policies, Procedures and Other Forms of Guidance
6. Conflicts of Interest or Commitment
7. Ethical Conduct of Research
8. Records: Confidentiality/Privacy and Access
9. Internal Controls
10. Use of University (Laboratory) Resources
11. Financial Reporting
12. Reporting Violations and Protection from Retaliation

Specific detailed expectations for each of these elements may be found in the Standards.

E. Roles and Responsibilities

All members of the Berkeley Lab community have responsibility to integrate these Standards of Ethical Conduct into their actions and work at the Laboratory.

F. Definitions/Acronyms

None

G. Recordkeeping Requirements

None

H. Implementing Documents

None

I. Contact Information

Research and Institutional Integrity Office (RIIO)

J. Revision History

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Source Requirements Documents

• The University of California's Statement of Ethical Values
• The University of California's Standards of Ethical Conduct
• UC/DOE Prime Contract (Contract 31), Clause I.120, FAR 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct

Implementing Documents

None